WILMSLOW lacrosse star Casey Hughes is embarking on an exciting Australian adventure.

The Styal Road shot-stopper has been head-hunted by top Aussie outfit Camberwell and asked to play for them Down Under this summer.

The Melbourne-based club want 19-year-old Hughes to play between the posts for them as they try and win their first State title.

And understandably the ambitious teenager, who has been a big hit this season for Wilmslow, can't wait to showcase his talent.

"I've not even got all my gear together yet, but I'm really looking to going. It's going to be a big challenge," said Hughes.

"I've never been to Australia before, but I've heard the standard of lacrosse is very good and that's one of the main reasons I'm going. I want to improve as a player."

Hughes, a former Wilmslow High School pupil, started playing lacrosse when he was 11-years-old, but took a four-year break from the sport, preferring to play rugby at school, until his 16th birthday.

But he was soon back playing lacrosse and in the last three years he has earned a reputation as one of the country's most promising young talents.

During the last year he has been involved with the England national team and only narrowly missed out on selection for this summer's World Cup in Canada.

However, with years on his side and club colleagues Dan Green and Mark Reynolds spurring him on to success, it surely won't be long before Hughes, who leaves for Oz tomorrow (Friday) is an England regular.

"I was a bit gutted I didn't get in the final England team, but I suppose I've got a few years on my side. I definitely want to play for them in the future, maybe at the next European Championship in two years time," he added.

"But by going to Australia I'm hoping to learn and improve. The season starts on April 8 and runs until September, so I'm not going to have a break from playing.

"As soon as I come back the National Hockey League season starts here and hopefully I'll be back playing for Wilmslow."